[03-25-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Crash Involving Sedan and Semi-Truck on Highway 166

A man was killed, and another person suffered minor injuries in a crash between a sedan and a semi-truck on Highway 166, east of Santa Maria, on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 6:50 a.m. east of Pine Canyon Road. 

First responders from the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department and American Medical Response arrived at the scene, where the driver of the sedan was declared dead.

The driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries. The identity of the deceased man is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.